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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03
photocraphfu If-htngue

The Roysl Meteorological society is lie
sirous OF obtaining photographs of das.es Of
lightning. os 1t IS believed that q grea; deal o:
research On this sub3ect can only be pursued
by means 81 the Gamers Ii rapid dry pate
and an ordinary rapid double, ~ita full aper~
turs be left uncovered ri night during
thunder storm for a short tine flashes OF light
viii. after development, 30 toaad IN soEle
cases 70 tave impressed themselves upon tie
plate The only difficulty is Tire uncertainty
whether any particular Casa viii happen 10
have been in Tie field q viea.-Cblczso
News
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03
4 Lively Imagination.

Some years ago a newspaper man with a
lively Imagination went upon trip. think
he paid his way, wildly improbable as that
may seem TO be, because either the newspaper
business must have fallen off in its olnolu-
mentS lately, or he must be lying like all who
go there There were not 50 many people
about the place then, and 1t was not SO easy a
trip. IN the party WAS a bright young mar
ried lady. who had also a great deal OF fun in
her. The two put up a JOB that what either
Of them saw in the shapes of the cragS and
peaks in the clouds, or anything else, the other
was TO indorse it and say How lovelyl" or
Isn't it weird3" or something like that The
charm worked.
do you see that rockl Isn't It the exact
picture Of an immense chariot! And just look
if that doesn't look like horse of gigantic
proportions drawing it,
at is How grand it is"
Where is iti@ from all the passengers.
There; why, don't you see itl You see it,
Hrs Smith. don't you!7
Very plainly. Its exactly like it."
Then one by one the others would begin to
recognize it. or swear they did. The number
Il those singular resemblances kept growing
until the two began really TO see things that
,oald not by any possibility be distorted out
Of tie landscape, and finally the joke got thin
San Francisco Chronicle
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03
zssSMlLIass
4sdIkU - SdYN
MIIcA NOPE MOSI

NEW YORK, Dec. Johann Most, anar-
chist. prepared long address to the pub
lie in regard to his late trial and convic-
ton, and says as soon as the Chicago
anarchists were executed ''the capitalistic
press turned on him for a victim. He
asserts that he has been very careful about
talking and writing since his last i'm
rrisonment that false statements regard
iny his speeches and bogus interviews
" re published; that PinkertOn shadowed
him and tried to provoke him to violence;
intimates that his arrest was the result Of
a visit of Inspector Bonfield, of Chicago, to
this city; tkat it was police conspiracy
backed by perjury and unfair methods by
the district attorney that caused his con-
vlctiOn.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03
Cader the Damask Cloth.

Put under the damask cloth upon the table
a sub-cover. Of thick canton flannel, il ven
canno. afford the heavier t2hle il sold for
this purpose, or an cid blanket. darned.
washed aud kept for this use Only, viii prove
satisfactory. The upper cover viii lie moro
smoothly. look like much better quality of
napery and keep clean = third longer than
spread over the bare table ;c?.-Bostop
Budget
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03
OVER a WOMAN,

LITTLE Rock, Ark, Dec 2.-Advices
from the Indian Territory say that dou-
BILE tragedy occurred in the Choctaw ma
ton some time ago The wife Of Robert
Oliver eIoped with James Yancey and fed
TO the territory. taking with her three
children. Oliver lives in Scott county,
Arkansas, and is a well-to-dO planter.
Yancey was an employe very handsome,
but dissipated, and Oliver followed the
couple for days, oyertaking them on the
highway at nightfall. He demanded his
children. when Yancey fired upon him.
Several shots were exchanged. Both men
are believed to be mortally wounded
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03
TOO MICH GAS

INDIANAP0IS, Dec. AT Farmland,
Ind, tonight Samuel Wright was fatally,
and Geo. Ritter seriously injured by an
explosion of natural gas. The two men
entered q room which Ritter was fitting up
for !? restaurant A match was struck to
light the lamps and an explosion instantly
resulted completely wrecking the build
ing. The explosion resulted from leakage
OF natural gas. The money loss is $4,000
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03

The &. K & X BY. Rock Island
Route aYe uegs RAINING tfe most els2alt
chair cars between wichita and k.gasas
City that are ueej in Kansas TAis - the
only lire -1HusuZ chair ears "a morning
trains L. HAMS C4Iy. Tnls is he ou.y
ne running choir cars ttnouy h 70 1hl-
cago. Tbs : the only .lne running chair
cars ~ Tcfsska and ~ Joseph. ms j.
xts. great line be-weea HleAltz AID all
points north. ess5 and south Cal A. No.
80 T. Douglas avenue ~
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03
TLEV ORIEHT

KANSAS CITY, Dec. John G. Jones,
an attorney from Chicago was in Wyan-
dotte, Kan, today, circulating petition
against the confirmation of c. H. J. Tay-
Tor. a coIored man of Wyandottee, who
was appointed minister to Liberia by Pres
ident cleveland after the adjournment of
congress. Mr. Jones represents complain
ants in Palmyra and Chicago, whose
charges against Taylor are now in the
hands of the senate committee. Jones de-
clares that Taylor had resigned IS untrue,
and asserts that the minister was sum
moned to Washington by Secretary Bay
ard to answer the charges.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03
INSPECTING u. S. AFFAIRS.

SIssESoN AGENCY, Oak, Dec SPECIAL
Agent Lightner, who has been here since
August. has completed the work of allot-
ting lands in severalty to the Indians Of
this reserve. Indian Inspector Pearson,
VINO has been for week inspecting Uncle
Sans at3atr. hera. left for Washington
yesterday. 1t is limited that his report VIII
mo-, Il.. considerable rottenness IN the
government school The charges against
the superintendent are of various charac-
tcPS
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03
Sale of Stock

The directors of the Wichita Boot and
Shoe Manufacturing company have voted
to offer 40 shares of the capital stock of the
company. Parties desiring to avail them
selves Of this offer can gain information
wanted by calling at the Office of the com
pany, in the Getto building, or in the
Office of Gordon &, Coffin. attorneys for the
company, in the Fechheimer block
THEO. DEMING, Pres.
d13-3t CHAs. T. COFFIN, Sec'y.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03

The Missouri Pacific, eft. Scott Route, ;
are now running through Pullman sleep
ing cars to Kansas City and St. Louis on
all night trains daily; also through reclin-
ing chair cars on both night and morning
trains. This isthe shortest line to St
Louis by As miles and the popular line
to all points east, north and south. 1i3- f
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03
A BIRD IN HAND,

DAYTON, O., Dec. 2.-Benford Leonard
was caught in the act q breaking switch
lock at the junction of the Soldiars' Home
branch of the Dayton & Delphos railroad
last evening. He was bound over to the
grand Jury in the sum of $500 today \
humber ofattempts at train wrecling have
occurred recently on this road. One OF the
gang of would-be wreckers, at least, is
caEght.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03

The Missouri Pacific eft. Scott Route, y
are now running through Pullman sleep
ing cars to Kansas City and st. Louis on
all night trains daily: also through reclin-
ing chair cars on both night and morning
trains. This is the shortest line to st
Louis by As miles, and the popular line
TO allpOints east, north and south. 143-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03

For sale. the north half q the east half
Of the south west quarter q section 3. ii
township =, raIige east.
The above described land belongs 20 the
estate of C. &. Alllsro1. ard FiIi D. on sale
for few days This land - near the To-
cation Il the zre.-at5oTlal cCl3eze-
s6-fE z z JEwETT
Guardian Tor the heirs Office Temple block
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03

odorS. no heavy kettles, no burned food.
no frosted windows, 80 crowded stove. no
damp walls, 10 tough meat, no risk what
ever. II is positively the best and cheap
est. Attestsd nv thousands who say it Is
beyond competition. Nothing burns or
Dire, HIGH Il ALEXANDER,
1916 SIS T.. Douglas ave.
J. HWMEL WRIGHT Agent
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03
For sale.

A fine business, well established. Have
lease away down at bed rock Cheapest
rent in Wichita A business that is not
overd0ne, and one of the most profitable
in Wichita. Stock on hand from ten to
twelve thousand dollars. Call on Walker
& Fielder, real estate agents, 235 n. Main
street d3tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03

All Drivers have positive orders 20 pre-
vent passengers from getting on and ~
front platform Of cars, or stand on the
same
Passengers must keep of Of the front
platform. WICHITA STIsEET RI to
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03
HANGED.

CHARLESTON, S. c., Dec.2.-Jake Nimons,
colo1ed, was hanged at Nj Pleasant this
morning for the murder Of Mike Plottkin,
an IsraeIife merchant. at Holly Hall in
February last The drop fell dit o'clock
q. IN. His neck was broken.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03

4 Pullman ss>scs&i from Wichita - i0s
angelic w5fi2out Change HlA ..sse IA
the santa r. Route '.fas ssssgTt Lane
next THURSDAY evening ~ 8 ocleeks lis-
ce1afer srA The dis ssf-au4s ar nos a-c-en.
Ssle FOR sleeping car h~F1 s. % fEse stga
t5cgef Office. No ~ North Hata stYef.
Choice - Egfafzs as0las, afad FErErHfssx va
the c1ftes - ssustera galsfvrT.sa. -sz' Frsss-
r ssess. OgsseJl. -alf Lake. Pueblo. 1piofado
STRING afsd TssssEer Tickets ssE lzsCEsss
Limit For further Ins9rznEsloe call upSn
O. address ~ ID NfEDCsE- Asseas. L x
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03

One % foot lot on Spruce street. between
Firt street and Douglas avenue, IL PARK
Pace addition. east front. Pine location.
Clear title. Cheaper than the cheapest a.
500 cash. address Lock Box -
CRY -
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03
Money to Loan.

The S. L. Davidson Mortgage Co. have
plenty of money to loan on improved city
property, centrally located Money TO loan
on farm property. Rear room in Citizens
Bank building d13-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03

Anv lady or gentleman wishing 10 look
al the TAN and winter catalogues of john
Wanraulaker. Philadelphia caa apply to
Charles Mckenz!e 80 North AaiD. who
viii do ally bushes for them ire 81 sag
charEe. ~
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03
Nfnht SahnpI

At the Southwestern Business College,
corner Douglas and Topeka ave- Each
student receives personal instructions at
his desk, thus avoiding all embarrassment
Persons can enter at any time with equal
advantage. lift
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03

Just received, the finest line of mems,
women and children's fit shoes and slippers
ever brought to Kansas. Locke & FiHdess,
corner Main and First. 129-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03
Bankrupt sale.

f0. $50 Acres OF unimproved land in Ham
ilton county. kans. to be sold at $50 per
acre. Cheapest land in America.
W NJ. BOLES.
I1-30t LaTned. kans
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03
5. 5. Heynan &C.,.
152 n MAIN.


On ~edgTicE county farms and Wichita
city property; centrally located. rye years
time, monev really q1ick as papers exeeut-
81. Kansas National LOAF. 90. II "
Lewis President d+4Jt.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03

T. yo1 want 70 save maney 70 % Locke *
Flndeias'. Gamer Main and 7 nj. % boy
your boots and sAoes. cpegiA bargains
III. week tZA-ss
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03
ENDED.

MILWAUKEE, Wis. Dec. 1.-The matters
strike is practically at an end, the local
union having given permission to the men
TO get work wherever they can find IT
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03
Laws OF Kansas.
Everybody Takes II.

Dassler's compiled laws and laws for 81
for sale at this Office at the standard price
d&W-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03

Passengers for Wellsford, for Coldwater
and Ashland be sure and take Lakes
straight line and save twentyfour hours
time: arrives at COldwater at $50 p. II.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03
STERLING SUGAR.

STERLING. Kan, Dec. "A number of
Chicago and other capitalists completed
the organization here last night of strong
company to engage in the manufacture OF
sugar from sorghum under the new pro
cess
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03
FEED STORE.

Having returned 20 v iciita % stay have ops nd
faed store az Merrlis old stand. iBa Chicago aFt,
Ncf tCiifa. whore y III keep constantly "a hard
az klHaAef feed, tatjr Meal ARD s.asss Cal AID
ger prices, your patronage 81 solicited.
Ina HDBEHf J. NCkEI.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03

The flag that foated over the Marshall
house in Alexandria, Va, in 1861, and Y Is
indirectly the cause Of the death of jackson
and Ellsworth, is Row in the state capitol a,
Albany. :. Y.-Chicago Times.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03
Nasoe.

: 6 Batter hes added An T. NJ Miller
hack ~ rs livery Parties wanting q ss.li
hack car be seco.Fn1 e<iatesi ca slasEf z1ctace
Telephoas - o. call az stable lis south
9Th avenue i.-A144
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03

Free reclining chair cars are now running
on all trains on the c., X. q n railway,
Rock island Route" between, Wichita,
Topeka, Kansas City, st. Joseph, Chicago,
St Louis. . If
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03
specisl to Township Trustees,

We have a complete line of books and
blanks as required by the township trus-
tees, township treasurer, justice of the
peace. constable and road overseer Orders
promptly filed. Correspondence solicited.
The WICHITA EAGLE,
d1O9-tf Wichita, Kansas.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03

Frye reclining chair cars s~s uoW running
OF all trains On the c. K y y. s.V-sy
gnsk Island Route. between wichita,
Topeka Kalssas City. IT. Jerseph, CAaCago,
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03

I}cn's shake vita esd Agzt cal * tire
Wieh5tss stove r@ra y -b0ps and have soar
ssoy~ pax u rep.alE 80 and - f.ss& s-1sas
STREE - esx4s
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03

F3Hnes. the T smAn. IL 8 Mssn - /.
sell. eEtEzzssA cheaper 9isa, sny 0l1e sss~ -
~ scn5fss sassa Ess .aass5s arg fssjl ksrszsza
and is4s t0.tges fBl. uae<szze- - u
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03

Great bargains in special sale all this
week AZ Mrs. c. A Staples. 2t6 y. Main.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03

You will always find good assortment
of fish: oysters and celery at l42 \ Market
81 IL. I. MILLS.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03

General ticket aud passenger agent. 10
peka Kan. IDbff
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Pocket Real Estate.


The Eagle pocket real estate book has
become universal fayorite among dealer
generally IN the west 2Jtff
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03

Go 10 142 North Market St. for oysters.
celery and fish. Il. I. MILLS,
dis
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03

viii take &C On The dollar for 3 bran
fsegE = ack af 5~71e-- Cali or or address :
+ MAJOR, Receive. ~ North M-lz-
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03

The partnership between John T. Kelly
and D. T. Dunbar, under the firm name Of
Kelly x Dunbar. i this day dissolved by
mutual consent, John 7. Kelly retiring
from the firm All notes and accounts
will belong 20 and be collected by ID. 7.
Dunbar. said Dunbar hereby assumes
ana agrees 10 pay all Indebtedness Of said
firm OF Kelly x Dunbar
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03

Free rse llnlng chair ears as aaE running
On ~ trasgs ca tie g X q x Hzsek
islaEsd Eeate. bs.sseszs = yfaltss IcF<kA.
a4aszs CITY. = Joa@p,h. Chieaso. ~
Lla1is 81
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03
Notice.

All agents having my Market street
property for sale are hereby notified that |
this day Withdraw it from the market.
HENRY OLIVER.
Nov 80. 1887 d l2-3t%
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03

4 good bulk baking powder only - cents
a pound, a. NJ supply Co ds-u
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03

The popular line for California Oregon,
Washington Territory and ali Pacific coast
points is the Missouri Pacific, 'Ft. Scott
Route" 143-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03

Each Township Treasurer should
have a Treasurer Record, Stray Record,
transcripts, Compiled Laws Of 1888, and
a full assortment Of blanks. For sale at
4l,ic c1ficn
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03
Notice OF Dissolution.

Special sale all this week. 246 North
Main Qil-4f
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d13-3t
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Try oar Issssaes Etekiag Powder 4nd
vass vi uae so - hsr E9erT ass T. sar-
xaatseE e-gnzi - tae b~s5. 50 oIlesAafs tfaz
eoss FlanSy. the ] a4@aa. Ii ;. Ma ~
- Il
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03

i complete line Of evsporated and sun.
dried fruits al :. VI supply 60. dG-tf
Utah potatoes 81 bnshel a, 8 n sup.
ply Co dastf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03

The best bargains ever offered in l;i.1c,
millinery all the week at 245 y. Main. Il-4t
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03

Finest \. o. syrup IS CENTS gallon a. :.
II. supply ca. d8tf
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Special sale all This seek a. Ma z Il
Staples. ~ y Main iifz
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ChcznTorCa,h.

Special sale in tobboggans and hoods at
90 y Naiil dLlAt
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Nov. 80, 1887.

Choice eating apples 81 a bushel at S. VI.
Supply Co. d6-tf
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d1G9-tf

Mince meat 10 cents a pound at s. VI.
SupDly Co. S6-tf
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Some choice farm loans wanted Reese
( Russell. lis T. Douglas dl0-IU-
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!. II. Alley, Chairman
l.. 4. WILSON.
~ II u ,Nnr

As attest my signature and the seal Vi
said county hereto affixed, this the 18th
day OF November, A. d. 1887.
+. p. FORD,
SEAL. County Clerk.
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LONDON HOSPITAL NURSES.

Read our new price list. S. NJ. Supply
Co l44-tf
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.ToHN I. KELLY
d T. DUNBAR
Wichita. Kan. Nov. -, 1857 Gll4t
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-07-06
A DRY Rain.

A ministerial friend sends the follow
ING story, with the assurance that it is
true, and he has reason to hope that it IS
new: "Several years ago." he says, Il
was raincd in one day in little town in
western New York, while riding across
the country from the home of one cousin
to that of another. Mine host of the
little wayside inn where was spending
the day had just been telling me Of
some of the eccentricities of travelling
preacher named Slatterly, who sometimes
stopped at the place, when the door OF
the waiting-room where we were sitting
opened, and Slatterly himself entered.
The landlord and the three or four vii
layers who were sitting idly about the
room greeted him respectfully by name.
Slatterly greeted them in return, but
with scarcely more than a nod, as he
stalked over to the stove. Leaning his
dripping form over it he muttered, as he
spread out his hands to the warmth: ::
,"Wet rain, wet rain" "Did you ever
see a dry rain, Mr.. Slatterly9" asked one
of the loungers. Now Slatterly stut-
tered, and his reply, which was ques.
ton, came slowly: ''D-id you ever read
your b-biblep, "Why, yes" well,
sir, d-don't you r-remember where it is
record-d-ed that it trained fire and brim'
stone2"-Bostm Record. Icy =.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-07-06
General WashingtOn's Farm.

General Washington possesses 10000
acres of land in one body. where he
lives; constantly employs 24O hands !;
keeps 25 plows going all the year, when
the weather will permit; sowed in 1887,
600 bushels of oats, 700 acres Of wheat,
and prepared as much corn, barley,
potatoes, beans, peas, etc.. has near 500
acres in grass, and sowed $50 with
turnips. Stock, 14O horses, 112 COWS, 235
working oxen, heifers and steers, and
500 sheep. The lands about his seat are
all laid down in grass; the farms are
scattered around at the distance
of two, three, four or five miles,
which he visits every day unless the
weather is absolutely stormy. He is con-
stantly making various and extensive cx,
periments for the improvement OF
agriculture. He is stimulated with that
desire which always actuates him-to dc
good to mankind. In 1856 he killed 15C
hogs, weighing 1s,5OO pounds, for his
family use, exclusive of provision for his
negroes, which was made into bacon
From an almanac Of 1890.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-07-06
The Living Earth.

In paper published in the Indian En-
ginesr, an illustration is given of thu
life that dwells in nature, the phe'
nomcnon of earthquakes being cited
The peculiar terror of an earthquake lie:
mainly in the suddeness of its approach.
Volcanic eruptions are usually preceded
by vast rumblings, or jets of steam, ol
other unmistakable tokens. Hurricane:
and cyclones, in like manner, have her
aids that announce their coming. But
with m earthquake there are no premon
itory symptoms. The great earthquake
which took place at Lisbon in the yeal
1775 found the people engaged their or
,dinary occupations. All the shocks
were over in about five minutes. The
first shock lasted about six seconds. In
that brief space of time most # the
houses had been thrown down, and
thousands of men, women and children
crushed beneath the ruins. At times the
ocean lends fresh terrors to the scene.
Thus at Lisbon a wave of water over fifty
feet high rushed in among the houses,
and covered what still remained.
In the island of Jamaica on a
similar occasion two thousand five
hundred houses were buried in three
minutes under thirty feet of water, Re-
cent delicate scientific experiments have
disclosed the fact that the surface OF the
land is never absolutely at rest for more
than thirty hours at time. Thus those
great earthquakes which make epochs IN
history are merely extreme cases OF forces
that seldom sleep.